Right you got yourself a R10000 mobile phone. It is the latest technology; it can do just about anything including your office work. Yes it can view documents send e-mails and connects at lightning speed to the internet.
Yes it has a 10 mega pixel build in camera and it has GPS capability! And to top it all off you can load or buy music for it, all is good with the world!
But is it...?
See an all in one phone sounds good and for most travellers it is a dream come true. Still when you walk into a meeting. Place your mobile on the table it becomes your office! On the road it is your communication device, GPS and depending on the model it also provide for your entertainment.
So what am I on about?
The truth is, an all in one phone is not a blessing. When it comes to battery life it is just drained because the GPS needs a lot of power, the internet connection needs a lot of power and your phone spend more time on a charger then in your pocket. So its function “keeping your connected” was lost.
A dedicated GPS device allows it to be bigger and its functionality dedicated thus the interface can be intuitive and simple. A dedicated Media player allows you to enjoy your music for longer and again its functionality is simple but, also remember that sound is generated by a small amplifier and that eats your battery.
The camera however is sometimes a must have on a mobile. Because it can provide evidence of an event and it can share an event with the world in moments. But again a good quality camera can capture much more detail then on your mobile phone, so you lose detail and battery life, especially if it has a build in flash...
I started this post because a lot of people ask me, why I have dedicated devices. The reason is simple: My phone is a communications device. Yes! It must be internet capable e-mail enabled also it must be able read documents. And yes it must have a reasonable camera, because in the end pictures is also a form of communication.
To use you’re mobile for entertainment is a waste because a dedicated device will do a better job. Also the dedicated device saves your mobile so that it can do what it was designed to do. “Keeping you connected”
The same is true with a GPS. It is generally larger than your mobile device. So it is safer to use and you don’t have to worry about your battery draining or “sometimes” paying to use the mobile GPS function.
The camera is a good investment because it can capture events “better” than most mobile phones simply because it is its function.
So then, when you consider buying a mobile phone, look at its functions and ask yourself this question; what do I need? You will not only save money but you will end up with a functional device and not just a phone with bragging rights.
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